Kid's are always making their parents and grandparent's new artwork to hang on the front of the refrigerator. Here's an easy craft project that kid's can make to go along with their artwork. You'll only need a few general craft supplies to make them. Younger kids can make them with adult supervision … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Easy Washi Tape Clothespin Refrigerator Magnets
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Just Add Sun STEAM Kit for Kids from Griddly Games
The new normal for school children is distance learning. Thank goodness for technology. However, you can’t do everything through the computer. That's where Griddly can help. The company is fielding bursts of inquiries from parents who have now increased their role as parent-teacher-facilitator for … [Read more...] about Just Add Sun STEAM Kit for Kids from Griddly Games
Hand-Painted Seashell Vegetable Garden Markers
Every year we plant a backyard garden. We enjoy growing our own tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, peas, onions, broccoli, watermelon, cucumbers, lettuce and several other vegetables. We're by no means EXPERTS when it comes to gardening and are always trying to improve our skills. This year we … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Seashell Vegetable Garden Markers
Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2
Have you ever wanted to draw but just didn’t know how to begin? A brand-new book is coming out in mid-June that will help you overcome the fear of that blank page and get you doodling and drawing in no time. It’s called How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2: An Illustrated Sourcebook, by Six Pommes … [Read more...] about Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2
Kid’s Crafts Easy Polymer Clay Octopus
Arts and crafts are a great creative outlet for kids. These type's of activities teach children fine motor skills, how to read, spell, solve problems and to have patience. Crafting doesn't have to be expensive and your projects don't need to take a week to complete. When dealing with children its … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Easy Polymer Clay Octopus
Classic Disney Crochet Starter Kit
How many of you like to sit down and crochet? I really enjoy it as a way to relax and a way to be creative. Over the decades I've made afghans, table runners, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, toys for my grandchildren, sweaters, booties, a poncho for my daughter Shelly, purses, tote bags, etc. You … [Read more...] about Classic Disney Crochet Starter Kit
Repainting and Updating Old Metal Wind Spinners
We have three metal wind spinners on our property. I have one in a flower bed in our front yard and you'll find the other two in a backyard gardening area. At one time they were colorful and looked beautiful in those areas. Over time the color became very faded due to the weather. I had a choice to … [Read more...] about Repainting and Updating Old Metal Wind Spinners
Meditative Stone Art – Create Over 40 Mandala and Nature-Inspired Designs
I've been painting on river rocks and seashells for the past 5 years and always looking for new creative ideas. One reason that I enjoy this craft medium is that it's affordable. You use "found" objects in nature as your base and then all you need is painting supplies. Anyone with any skill level … [Read more...] about Meditative Stone Art – Create Over 40 Mandala and Nature-Inspired Designs